Heat Zones of the Earth

Q. As we go to higher altitudes, what happens to the temperature?

1. It increases
2. It decreases
3. It remains constant
4. It first increases and then decreases

Q. Why do places near the sea usually have temperatures that remain fairly constant throughout the year?

1. It is easy for the sun to heat up or cool down the sea.
2. It’s difficult for the sun to heat up or cool down the land near the sea.
3. It’s easy for the sun to heat up or cool down the land near the sea.
4. It is difficult for the sun to heat up or cool down the sea.

Q. Why are snow caps found in the peaks of the tall mountains?

1. Due to low tempertures at high altitude.
2. Due to high temperatures at high altitude.
3. Because light doesn't reach there.
4. Due to absence of air.

Q. What happens to temperature with increase in height on the Earth?

1. Temperature decreases with increase in height.
2. Temperature increases with increase in height.
3. Temperature remains the same with increase in height.
4. Cannot say.

Q. The hottest heat zone of the earth is ______

1. Torrid zone
2. Frigid Zone
3. Temperate Zone
4. None of the above

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In Which Season Do The People Of Australia Celebrate Christmas?

Q. What are the two types of equinoxes?

1. Summer
2. Winter
3. Spring
4. Autumn

Q. What is the coldest zone of the earth?

1. Torrid zone
2. Frigid zone
3. Temperate zone
4. None of the above

Q. If the Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases, why will the amount of heat radiated out of the Earth decrease?

1. Because carbon dioxide easily allows heat to escape from the atmosphere.
2. Because carbon dioxide in the atmosphere traps the heat and prevents it from going out.
3. Because carbon dioxide will refract the heat.
4. Because carbon dioxide will form other gases in the presence of heat.

Q. Why does the temperature in Panaji not change much throuighout the year?

1. It is close to seashore.
2. It has many rivers.
3. It is in Northern India.
4. It has many mountains.

Q. Which parameter is used to identify the heat zones?

1. Vegetation
2. Wind patterns
3. Sun rays
4. Wave behaviour

Q. What happens to the heat received by the Earth from the Sun?

1. It is reflected back into space
2. It heats up the Earth's surface
3. It passes through the Earth
4. It heats up the atmosphere of the Earth directly

Q. The poles receive direct and focussed Sun rays.

1. True
2. False

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B. statements given below are incorrect. Write the correct statements :

1. Carbon dioxide gas allows the earth to radiate out heat rapidly.

Q.

Temperature is minimum at the equator and increases gradually as one goes to the north or to the south.

1. True
2. False

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Complete the table with the opposite of the given quantities. A few have been done for you.

	QUANTITY	OPPOSITE
t.	$80m$ below Earths surface	______________

Q. If a place is closer to the sea, irrespective of its distance from the equator, it will always be cooler?

Q. The degree of hotness or coldness is known as _____.

1. extent of warmth
2. weather
3. temperature
4. climate

Q. Match the following with regard to temperature and sun rays received.

1. Maximum
2. Moderate
3. Cold

Q. Select the factor that influences the climate of a place.

1. Ocean currents
2. Human beings
3. Moon
4. Constellations

Q. Why do places near the sea usually have temperatures that remain fairly constant throughout the year?

1. It is easy for the sun to heat up or cool down the sea.
2. It’s difficult for the sun to heat up or cool down the land near the sea.
3. It’s easy for the sun to heat up or cool down the land near the sea.
4. It is difficult for the sun to heat up or cool down the sea.

Q. What is the climate in a place where there is huge difference between minimum and maximum temperatures called?

1. Moderate climate
2. Humid climate
3. Extreme climate
4. Hot and dry climate